Software Engineer 2 - Python/Terraform/AWS/CI/CD

Captivation Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Above-market hourly rates

$3,600 HSA contribution

Company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, and more

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role involves assisting with daily engineering responsibilities while ensuring compliance with security standards. The candidate should possess extensive software engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Competitive compensation is offered, ranging from $130,000 to $270,000 based on experience, along with exceptional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) contributions, and HSA contributions.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience as a software engineer in programs of similar scope.
• 4 years of software engineering experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• Must hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily responsibilities as a mid‑level software engineer.

Skills

Python

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Containerization (Kubernetes or AWS Elastic Container Service)

Agile lifecycle experience

Experience deriving software requirements and collaborating on multi‑team software projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - Python/Terraform/AWS/CI/CD

Annapolis Junction, MD

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid‑level software engineer to assist with daily responsibilities.

Security Clearance

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; all candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of software engineering experience on projects with comparable software processes may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills

• Python
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Containerization (Kubernetes or AWS Elastic Container Service)
• Agile lifecycle experience
• Experience deriving software requirements and collaborating on multi‑team software projects

Desired Skills

• Cloud stability, resilience, failover

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $130,000 – $270,000 (dependent on years of experience)
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (no matching required, vested from day one)
• Above‑market hourly rates
• $3,600 HSA contribution
• Company‑paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term & long‑term disability, AD&D

Equal Opportunity Employer

We invite applicants to share their demographic background. However, responses are optional and will not be used in the hiring process. Captivation Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected class status under any applicable law.